REinvent :: What the Dog Did!

Remember when Lola 
tried her paws & teeth at some REinventing


well, to cut a fairly long story
 short 
Lola ate [part of] my cardy 
so I REfashioned it
then I accidently put a hole in it
and because I don't like to be beaten
 I RE-REfashioned it

realising the cardy was never going to be how I'd first imagined her
however still with the beautiful
 soft, light as a feather feel
 I first fell in love with
I opted for a shorter version



cutting off where I'd torn the hole 
deciding to use the sleeve from the already sacrificed jumper
which was cut in half, reshaped & hemmed to fit the new raw edge

adding a hint of vintage tea coloured lace

as a subtle contrast



 to help eliminate any stretching during the stitching process
I set myself up in the garden 
for some hand stitching

and by using a combination of hand sewn blind stitch



and machine stitching with the Walking Foot

I also added 
a small length of narrow elastic
through the back to absorb any fullness
and give a little shape & interest



I could have fastened the front with anything
but why would I 
when Fripperies go with everything

so while sitting in the garden
enjoying the glorious morning light
I threw some vintage lace remnants together
and created the Lola Cardy her very own Frippery 

and with no room in the wardrobe for another cardy

I'll be letting this one go.